Pre-approval came today!!!!!!!Date: 1/20/2006
I wanted you all to know that I received my pre-approval today from the CCAA!!! I will get the actual paperowrk later in the mail, but my agency called today. This is so exciting for me, as I have had an underlying concern that I woul dnot be accepted because I am single. This has helped boost my spirits, as I have had a pretty emotional week. Who said you had to be pregnant to be "hormonal?"I heard from Shaohannah's Hope foundation. I was not selected to receive one of their grants. This was very disappointing, but I know God will provide somehow. Nothing has changed since my last entry. If you desire to see where I am at financially, please look at the previous journel entry.I do not know when I will receive my travel approval, nor do I want to speculate. I know that I will go when God has for me to go!While I wait, I am spending a lot of time on a few different chat groups. I found one that is made up of families who have all adopted from the Suixi Social Welfare Institute (SWI). This is where Addie Mei is!! It is so wonderful to hear stories from those who have gone before me. I actually have pictures from the orphanage, as a few families have made the trip to the orphanage. One family is graciously making a copy of a DVD they made on the visit.I do not think I will have the opportunity to visit the orphanage, so this is such a treasure!!!Thank yo ufor all of your prayers and support! Next update, Lord willing, should have the travel approval!!!!
Friday, January 20, 2006
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
DTC Date
DTC Date!!Date: 1/3/2006
I just found out on New Year's Eve that my dossier was logged in with the CCAA back on Dec 13, 2005!! My DTC date. I was at a friends house to ring in the New Year, and thought I would check my email. It was very special for me to have a lot of my friends around me to celebrate with me!! God works all things out perfectly!! What a great way to bring in a New Year.Christmas was a bit difficult for me this year. I couldn't stop thinking that this was just one more thing that I have missed with my daughter. I know all the right things to think and say about the wait, but I still felt sadness for her and for us as we are still apart, and she is still in the orphanage.We have been told that the average time to get a final approval from the DTC has been between 11-14 weeks. Averaging 2-4 weeks after the final approval before travel, I may be able to go to CHina to get her sometime between Mid March to late April. All this is guesswork, with some educated figuring. Only God knows when I will go, and I am ready yesterday!!I had an interview yesterday with one of the foundations I have applied to for a grant. They recommeded that I share on this site how the finances are going, so people can pray and give if they feel led. So here we are:The Lord has used so many people already and has provided just over half of the money I need. I still need approximately $10,000 to make the trip debt free. I still have four grants that I am still waiting to hear from. Three others have turned me down because I am single. PLease pray for open hearts!
I just found out on New Year's Eve that my dossier was logged in with the CCAA back on Dec 13, 2005!! My DTC date. I was at a friends house to ring in the New Year, and thought I would check my email. It was very special for me to have a lot of my friends around me to celebrate with me!! God works all things out perfectly!! What a great way to bring in a New Year.Christmas was a bit difficult for me this year. I couldn't stop thinking that this was just one more thing that I have missed with my daughter. I know all the right things to think and say about the wait, but I still felt sadness for her and for us as we are still apart, and she is still in the orphanage.We have been told that the average time to get a final approval from the DTC has been between 11-14 weeks. Averaging 2-4 weeks after the final approval before travel, I may be able to go to CHina to get her sometime between Mid March to late April. All this is guesswork, with some educated figuring. Only God knows when I will go, and I am ready yesterday!!I had an interview yesterday with one of the foundations I have applied to for a grant. They recommeded that I share on this site how the finances are going, so people can pray and give if they feel led. So here we are:The Lord has used so many people already and has provided just over half of the money I need. I still need approximately $10,000 to make the trip debt free. I still have four grants that I am still waiting to hear from. Three others have turned me down because I am single. PLease pray for open hearts!
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